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'Northland legend' Myra Larcombe dies aged 94
Northland's first female police officer spent a lifetime teaching children to swim.
How to prepare for cyclone Fili's gale force winds and torrential downpours
Ex-tropical cyclone Fili threatens to bring severe gales up to 140km/h and heavy rain.
Group protesting the closure of Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protest group outside Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
More than 140 public houses planned in Northland over the next 15 months
Largest public housing project in several decades begins in Kaitaia.
NRC told limiting councillor numbers to ensure adequate remuneration not way to go
Northland Regional Council representation review given green light
Pre-season planning kicks into gear
The Football Whanau Cup sees plenty of action in Tikipunga.
Woman hit by car with no driver, seriously injured, two die in other crashes
Driver went to start the car but didn't realise it had been left in gear.
Woman dies in crash near Kaitaia
The accident occurred about 11.30am on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd.
Givealittle page for Whangārei man's family after he died from melanoma
Pete Collecutt's death devastated his wife and children and left a huge financial burden.
Jonny Wilkinson: I have mellowed out from my zero tolerance of be teased or harassed about the visual display of cerebral palsy
Jonny Wilkinson reflects on The Slap and how he used to respond to teasing
Call for Kaipara kaitiaki to be given fisheries enforcement powers
It follows one of largest seizures of illegal snapper in recent years in Northland.
Region tops NZ for job listings growth - but where are the candidates?
The region has recorded the highest-percentage increase this year for online job listings.
Carolyn Hansen: Sit right down and write yourself a list
Fear is the protective mechanism put in place for survival
Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.
'Truly appalling': Attack on town custodian shocks Paihia community
Victim, 70, is employed by Focus Paihia to keep the town spick and span.
Who would choke a health worker? Assaults on hospital staff increase, Covid restrictions a factor
Choked worker who nearly died among 225 physical assaults on Northland DHB staff.
Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside
Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics
About time! After 14 years, Whangārei's rolling ball clock up and running
Whangārei's rolling ball clock has finally been unveiled to the public
Kaikohe FC holding event to get more Māori to play football
Effort to grow football among Northland Māori in Kaikohe this weekend
Shakespeare festival a triumph after performances in Whangārei park
Students rise to the challenge of performing outdoors for drama festival in Whangārei.
Changes to Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei this year
Anzac Day commemorations in Whangārei have been scaled back this year.
Northland and Far North bowlers competing in Auckland this weekend
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene
News snippets from Northland
Aquabots to do battle; and a concrete spill blocks a Kaitaia intersection.
Ōmāpere man found safe but home destroyed in ferocious blaze
Firefighters from as far away as Dargaville stopped the blaze spreading to other homes.
Police say incident played out like Keystone Cops comedy episode
Whangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.
Northland local government leadership change with new chief executives for two district councils
Big changes are unfolding among Northland local government leaders.
Five more people hospitalised with the virus in Northland
A leading epidemiologist has called into question the value of daily Covid cases numbers.
House fire in Ōmāpere; owner found safe
House fire in Ōmāpere; several people unaccounted for, not found inside
Rail link to Marsden Pt port finally gets Government funding
Northland leader wants judicial review of decision to can four lane Highway